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Andy works in schools offering a range of different workshops for Key Stages 1 and 2 but has also worked with GCSE music students studying folk music.

The historical workshops are designed to fit in with historical subjects that are covered in the National Curriculum.
Tudor Music and Dance Print

The Tudors

Experience the dances of the court and the peasantry, perhaps put on a show for the school.

Learn about the strange musical instruments of the 15th and 16th centuries, the Shawm, Cornamuse, Rebec and Gemshorn to name a few.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 04 October 2009 18:43
 
Victorian music Print

Victorian Music

The family of free reed instruments which include the concertina and accordion were new inventions in the 1800s while many others such as the flute and clarinet were improved. During this time the banjo was imported from America and became the electric guitar of the era.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 04 October 2009 18:46
 
Previous Subjects Print

Andy has also led workshops on a variety of different subjects and is happy to discuss any projects you have in mind.

Previous subjects covered in schools are:

Ancient Egyptians
Recycled instruments
History of musical instruments
Country dancing
Traditional music
Seasonal songs
 
I'm Henery The Eighth


by Murray and Weston, 1910.

from the CD A mass of money, linen, silk, and starch.
 
Early Years Print

Andy works regularly in pre-school settings, teaching both children and staff appropriate songs and rhymes and introducing the young ones to musical instruments.

He has also worked with young children for Sandwell Library Service and in Children’s Centres in Birmingham and Sandwell.